Coach Profiles
Blake Orlov
Chicago Bounce was created and founded by Blake at the age of 24 where he is one of the youngest club directors in the region. Don't let that fool you he has over 10 years of playing experience. He played for the 2000 Stevenson Patriots who were the runners-up in the state championship. Blake was an All-Area player that year, and then moved on to the University of Arizona where he started off as the Girls Volleyball Manager. He studied for 3 years under Coach Dave Rubio, and he also competed on the Arizona's Men’s Club team. Come 2002 Blake Earned All-America Honors at the National Championships in Dallas. After coming home from school, Blake joined with TNT Volleyball for 2 years. His first year he was asked to coach the 16-1and when the 18-1 coach left the program Blake took over that team as well. The next year TNT had Blake coaching 3 teams the 16 and 18 elite teams as well as a Freshman Girls team. After 2 years at TNT it was time for a change, and CHICAGO BOUNCE was created. During the 2005/2006 season the Chicago Bounce fielded an 18's elite team. The 2006/2007 season the Chicago Bounce has extended itself to a 16's and 18's teams in the Boys Division, and now the Chicago Bounce will extend into the Girls Volleyball arena.
Jamie Kirsch
My name is Jamie Kirsch and I am very excited to be joining Chicago Bounce. I am twenty- four years old and I just recently received my master’s degree in Social Work at Loyola University. I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois where I spent many years playing volleyball. I started the sport when I entered junior high and my passion has grown ever since. Throughout high school, I played both for my school and I also played on a travel team with other girls from the area. Also, I got the opportunity to represent Chicago at the JCC Maccabi Games which was a great opportunity. While in college at the University of Illinois, I continued to play volleyball at the intramural level while exploring other interests. I am very excited to work with 14/15 year-old girls and help further their skills in volleyball and of course, have fun!
jkirsch14 @ yahoo.com / home# 312-932-9745 / cell# 847-337-1486
Adam Bacon
POSITION - Assistant head coach of Chicago Bounce. EDUCATION - Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. Currently in pursuit of BFA at Northern Illinois University. VOLLEYBALL CAREER - Schaumburg High School, Jr. Varsity, Varsity. Sports Performance Volleyball Club Age 17’s, USAV Men’s BB. COACHING EXPERIENCE - Boy’s 4th – 8th grade, Girl’s 5th – 6th grade.
Jennifer Boe
My name is Jennifer Boe and am currently the coach of the girls 15(2) team. I am 24 years old and am pursuing my degree in psychology at Northeastern Illinois University. I played volleyball at Mother Guerin High School in River Grove and one year of club at Northeastern. I now only play recreation volleyball and devote much of my time to coaching. I thought playing volleyball was my first love... that is until I coached! I have been coaching girls volleyball since 2002. I have coached girls as young as 10 years old and am currently in my fourth year with the same team. After a few years of developing, my team is now in their final year of playing at St. Roberts grammar school. We have a record of 39-1 in the past two years, have won two division championships, and plan to go out this year with a bang!!! This is my first year coaching Chicago Bounce and I plan to be around for years to come. I hope to bring my experience and determination to a whole new group of girls this year. Look out for a great season ladies!
